Bradford vs Northampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Apr 2026

League One Betting Preview: Bradford vs Northampton

Fourth-placed Bradford take on second-from-bottom Northampton at The University of Bradford Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Friday 3 April.

At least one of Bradford and Northampton might come up short on the goal front, with the BTTS No betting selection looking like the standout bet. That’s particularly when you can get odds of -116.

Bradford City were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Pirelli Stadium, Burton Albion claimed a 2-1 win.

Northampton Town have suffered a defeat in their previous four games including a recent 4-1 loss. This occurred on the road at One Call Stadium against Mansfield Town.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sixfields Stadium played host to the last head-to-head where Northampton were at home to Bradford. The clash ended in a 0-0 draw. In the 6 previous H2H games, there have been three draws, two Bradford wins and a victory for Northampton.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Bradford	40	20	8	12	50	44	6	50:44	68
23	Northampton	40	9	8	23	33	57	-24	33:57	35

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Confirmed Lineups

Bradford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sam Walker (GK), Matthew Pennington, Aden Baldwin, Curtis Tilt, Josh Neufville, Jenson Metcalfe, Max Power, Ibou Touray, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Stephen Humphrys.

Northampton confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Lee Burge (GK), Jack Burroughs, Elliott Moore, John Guthrie, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Sam Hoskins, Cameron McGeehan, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Michael Jacobs, Jack Vale.

Bradford vs Northampton Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Bradford vs Northampton betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

The Both Teams to Score market has an attractive -116 when it comes to No. This is our pick as we think that at least one of the sides will fail to score in this League One game.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest League One team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Bradford vs Northampton league stats:

• 6 of the last 10 Bradford home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 3 of the last 5 Bradford home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 6 of the last 10 Northampton away matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 12 of the last 20 Northampton away matches have resulted in BTTS No

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -116 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Bradford 1 - 0 Northampton

The Bantams are available at +480 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Antoni Sarcevic to Score +210

Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford) has scored three goals in his past five League One home matches. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +210.

Latest Antoni Sarcevic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+500

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Bradford vs Northampton Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You might not get rich backing Bradford City at -263 to win this League One clash although these betting odds imply a 72% chance that the favourites end up winning. Northampton Town are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +650.

Some insurance is provided if you back Bradford Asian Handicap -1.25 at -119. If they only beat Northampton by a goal, you get half your stake back. A bigger margin of victory and it’s a full payout.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

-263

X

+350

2

+650

Half-Time Result

1

-122

X

+145

2

+540

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-625

X2

+170

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+425

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-119

2 Hcp +1.25

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-108

No

-133

There is +160 available that Will Jonathan Swan finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +400.

Will Jonathan Swan (Bradford)

First

+160

Anytime

+400

Paul Mullin (Bradford)

First

+163

Anytime

+400

Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)

First

+205

Anytime

+500

Bobby Pointon (Bradford)

First

+235

Anytime

+575

Kayden Jackson (Bradford)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Max Power (Bradford)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)

First

+295

Anytime

+750

Lee Evans (Bradford)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Nick Powell (Bradford)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

George Robert Lapslie (Bradford)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Sam Hoskins (Northampton)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Tom Eaves (Northampton)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Tyreik Wright (Bradford)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Ibou Touray (Bradford)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Joe Wright (Bradford)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Matthew Pennington (Bradford)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Elliott List (Northampton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Alden Baldwin (Bradford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Ciarán Kelly (Bradford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Terry Taylor (Northampton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Conor McCarthy (Northampton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Liam Shaw (Northampton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Nesta Guinness-Walker (Northampton)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Jordan Willis (Northampton)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Bradford have not lost at The University of Bradford Stadium in the past six matches. The Bantams have racked up eight victories, one draw and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.50.

Northampton are winless in the last ten away games. Colin Calderwood's men have managed seven defeats and three draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Northampton beat Bradford 3-1 when they last met at The University of Bradford Stadium. The previous 3 H2H meetings at The University of Bradford Stadium have featured one Bradford win, one Northampton victory and a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bradford Home Stats		8-1-1	1.90	1.40	0.50	3	7	4	6
Northampton Away Stats		0-3-7	2.40	0.50	1.90	5	5	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Bradford vs Northampton Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Bradford vs Northampton without reviewing the latest team news. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed League One lineups and the latest on injuries.

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